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1991-1994 (Creation)
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- Lawson, Eric
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52 photographs
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Eric Lawson is the Maritime Historian of British Columbia and Manager of Ship Research Services of British Columbia. In 2000 he was appointed advisor and Canadian representative of the World Ship Trust. The Trust, based in England, promotes preservation of historic ships and their conservation, and supports organizations and individuals seeking to preserve such vessels and related artifacts.
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Fonds consists of photographs of wrecked ships, taken by marine historian Eric Lawson.
Subjects include the following: The main beam of the wrecked bark Vicar of Bray, built at Whitehaven (1841) with tonnage (285) carved as required by law, resting at Goose Green, Falkland Islands; the wreck of the Garland; the wreck of the Protector, with a condition report (1994); the wreck of the Craigie Lee, (ON 50251), wrecked 26 Dec.1879; a vessel struck a reef off Bull Point, East Falkland on a voyage to the UK with a load of guano; and the vessel Beechbank.
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Users should be aware that copyright rules and regulations may apply to some parts of this fonds.
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MHA finding aid 84. Item level description. Also on MHA database PHOTUSER.
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Created - May 23, 2013
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- English